Is Home Caregiving Grant Scheme (HCG) means tested?

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Yes. This grant is means-tested.

Currently, the care recipient and his/her household has per capita household monthly income of *$3,600 or less,OR belong to a household with no income and living in a residence with Annual Value of less than $21,000.

With the HCG enhancements taking place from April 2026, the maximum payout will increase from $400 to $600 per month for those with the highest needs.

The maximum monthly household income per person will also rise from $3,600 to $4,800, so more families can qualify.

Monthly household income per person	Current monthly payout	Revised monthly payout
$0 (AV ≤ $21,000)	$400	$600
$0 (AV > $21,000)	$0	$0
$1,500 and below	$400	$600
$1,501 – $3,600	$250	$400
$3,601 - $4,800	$0	$200
$4,801 and above	$0	$0

Note: Applicants with a monthly household income per person of up to $4,800, and who own multiple properties, will receive the lowest payout (ie monthly payouts of $200), if they fulfil other criteria.

*Read here on how HCG will be enhanced to better support caregivers from April 2026..

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Is Home Caregiving Grant Scheme (HCG) means tested?

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